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Former NFL RB Priest Holmes said he suffered multiple head-to-head shots during his playing days. Many of those hits left him dizzy and seeing different colors. "This color obviously isn't going to be blue. It can be a color that can be orange. It can be red. The sky could turn green," Holmes said. "There's even an episode where you see a clear light, like light at the end of the tunnel." The hundreds of body and head shots have affected his daily life. "The frontal headaches, the migraines. Laying in bed, it's tough to get out mornings just because of the pain that is setting in with an arthritic condition, it's things like that that you never would have really thought about," Holmes said.

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (neck) was banged up after the team's Week 11 game. Holmes left the game in the fourth quarter and appeared injured. Holmes saw a specialist earlier this week and is expected to see a handful of specialists to help determine his future. He already returned from a neck injury this season after missing two years of action.

Randy Covitz, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards was pleased overall with RB Priest Holmes' performance Week 10. Holmes rushed for 65 yards on 20 carries versus the Denver Broncos. "That's a lot for him all of a sudden, the first time really carrying the ball," Edwards said of Holmes. "He made some runs, he hit some holes, he made some runs on his own and made some guys miss."

Randy Covitz, of the Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have until 3 p.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 20, to decide whether to make a roster move and activate RB Priest Holmes (neck). All signs point toward the team activating Holmes for their Week 7 game.

The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Chiefs appear to be leaning toward activating RB Priest Holmes (neck). Head coach Herman Edwards said Holmes was still fresh and wasn't sore following practice. Edwards said he has yet to make a decision on whether Holmes would play during Week 7. If he did, it would likely be in a limited role.

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (neck) is eligible to return to practice this week. Head coach Herman Edwards, however, does not know at this point when Holmes will see action. "I don't know. I'd like to see him practice first. I'll be able to answer that Wednesday after practice or Thursday," Edwards said. Holmes has been on the team's non-football injury list since the start of the season. Under NFL rules, Holmes was ineligible to practice or play until the Chiefs had finished their sixth game.

Jason King, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (neck) did not practice again Sunday, Aug. 19, despite saying he would return to the practice field that day. He did work alone on the sidelines. Holmes said his return was delayed because team president/general manager Carl Peterson was out of town. He said team physician Jon Browne wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page before Holmes hit the field. However, head coach Herman Edwards said doctors gave Holmes the OK to take part in contact drills. Edwards said he had a long talk with Holmes and Holmes hinted he wasn't in good enough condition to return. Edwards then called Holmes not practicing a "collective decision" to leave him on the PUP for the time being. Holmes also was not present recently at the team's game, instead opting to go spend time with his family. Holmes said it was excused by the team but Edwards said he wasn't aware of it.

Jason King, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (neck) could start the regular season on the team's PUP list. If he doesn't and is activated before then, the team will have to decide before the season if they want to keep him or release him.

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes has said he would take the starting job if RB Larry Johnson does not want it. Holmes said, "Somebody has to get the money. Hey, if L.J. wants to leave the money out there, guess I'm going to take it. If he wants to come get it, it's rightfully his to take. He's earned it. But if he chooses not to come back, well, somebody has to take it. Why won't it be me?

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards and president/general manager Carl Peterson both said RB Priest Holmes (head, neck) will not be the team's feature back if he makes the team. Holmes would likely be used as a situational running back.

Jason King, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (head, neck) was not able to arrive at training camp Saturday, July 28, because of "family issues." He was forced to alter his travel plans as a result. The team now expects him to arrive Sunday, July 29. The plan is for him to take part in conditioning drills upon his arrival. He will also be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list initially.

According to the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp Web site, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards said RB Priest Holmes (head, neck) will be on a "probation period" with the team and will not practice with them. "He will be active and we'll be keeping him in shape. He has a history of overcoming odds and he has done that in the past," Edwards said. He went on to note Holmes has not played in a long time, which they have to keep in mind, and they are going to protect him. "He understands that and everyone's pulling for him, and hopefully he has an opportunity to go," Edwards said.

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that RB Priest Holmes (head, neck) has informed the team that he intends to report to training camp. Holmes has passed a physical and has been cleared to begin activities with the club. Chiefs' president Carl Peterson said Holmes may be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list initially to gauge his football conditioning and see how he feels after non-contract drills.

Randy Covitz, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (head, neck) said Saturday, Dec. 16, his extended layoff from football this season has allowed him to get back into great shape and have an opportunity of returning to the National Football League in 2007. "Having this extended time off is giving me an opportunity for any swelling or fluid levels to become very stable, so I think I'm in great shape," Holmes said while attending the memorial for team owner Lamar Hunt. "What was needed was some time off. Having an entire 12 months without contact has put me in position to be able to make a decision in '07 whether I should return." Holmes, however, will continue to take his time before making a final decision on his playing future.

Randy Covitz, of the Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have until Nov. 28 to activate RB Priest Holmes (head, neck). At that time, the team can either retain Holmes on the Physically Unable to Perform list, waive him or activate him. "Priest is working out," general manager Carl Peterson said. "He's had his latest medical exam. He's making progress. We might give him another one in a week or two. But he does not have to be here to remain on PUP for the next three weeks. He doesn't want to be here and take away anything from this football team. He knows if he's here, he's creating a problem in regard to media attention and so forth."

Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (head, neck) is scheduled to visit a neurosurgeon in Miami at the end of this week. The team is expected to have an announcement on Holmes' playing status following the doctor's visit.

Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards plans to make a decision on the future of RB Priest Holmes within the next week as to whether the team will place Holmes on injured reserve or put him on the roster. "I haven't been around Priest a whole lot," Edwards said. "They say he's like Casper the Friendly Ghost. You'll never find him or see him. That's just kind of his way. I just know that we'll have another conversation in another week to figure out which way we're going."